BECAUSE WE ARE A Novel of Haiti

Oswald's debut novel unfolds in the heart of a Haitian slum, where 10-year-old Libète and her friend, Jak, discover the dead body of a mother and child. As Bahni Turpin narrates, the unraveling of this mystery takes listeners on a journey. Each chapter begins with a proverb in French, which Turpin delivers slowly and precisely. Then we enter a world of Haitian voices, all well differentiated. Turpin projects Libète's fearlessness when talking to those in authority in tones of fiery passion. Her voice is vibrant and believable as she seamlessly moves from character to character. The closer Libète gets to solving the crime, the more entrancing the story becomes. T.E.C. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2014]